User 41221

I was just offered an attractive deal... trade my Spyder for a 2018 GT3, similar miles on both (8kish), and a reasonable equity position on it that makes my trade plus cash attractive and puts me into the GT3 under market value. I hadn’t considered moving from my Spyder, I love the car, and was approached by the owner of the GT3. The GT3 owner is a previous Spyder owner.

Anyone care to comment? Is there any reason why I’d want to do this deal? I am completely happy with the Spyder and hadn’t previously considered selling it. I am pretty inclined to say “no” but if there is a compelling reason to consider it, I’d be interested in hearing so.

daylorb

Do you want to run at a long/fast track regularly like COTA and do sub-2:25 lap times? Then yes... GT3!

WAILN6

So the GT3 owner was a previous spyder owner and now he wants out of the GT3 and back into a spyder? Uhm....isn’t that your answer?

FlyinAg

COA 1: If you are happy with the Spyder's performance and it suits your needs, skip spending extra money for something you don't need for your uses. (Unless you have the money to burn)

COA 2: Go through with the deal. Flip the GT3
Profit. Buy another Spyder.

COA 3: Same as COA 2 except bet the money from selling the GT3 on red at a roulette table in Vegas.

COA 4: Buy GT3. Rage. Repeat.

f4 plt

I had a 987 Spyder for 8 years and just traded for a 2018 GT3. My wife and I put 43000 most enjoyable miles on the Spyder, but as we age a little less noise in the cockpit on trips and more cabin room are pluses. Additionally over the last several years we rarely put the top down. Some neck issues have forced me to quit auto crossing so the nimbleness of the Snyder could no longer be challenged. The GT3 is unlike previous 911’s as the all wheel steering vastly improves its cornering. Also having owned a 2007 and a2011 GT3 I can honestly say this is a far better car. Plus the fact the engine is improved over the 991.1 GT 3 . We will always have fond memories of our Spyder but are now looking forward to new adventures in the GT3 . By the way don’t laugh when you see two very young at heart well over 70 folks climb out of the sport buckets just look at the smiles on our faces

Marine Blue

Scott, go test drive the GT3 and see if you prefer it over the Spyder. Do this back to back with the Spyder so you can have that direct comparison in your mind. I’m sure your friend would be happy to trade cars for a few miles so you can experience the GT. Decide only after doing this.

I personally haven’t driven the newer GT3’s so I can’t offer any feedback but I will ask the question, do you really need a faster road car which requires more speed to truly enjoy its capabilities? My personal opinion is that we have passed the sweet spot for Porsche sports cars once you get past the 987/997/981 generation as far as driving enjoyment on the street.

raidersfan

While not apples to apples, I can say that I find my 981 Cayman S with carbon buckets, 3-way coilovers and GT3 suspension a much more "fun" car when just driving compared to my 991.1 GT3. Downshifting into 2nd and blasting past cars on the freeway when a gap opens is fun in the Cayman: it is scary in the GT3. Plus, the Cayman feels much more responsive. The GT3 has more presence and sound, but the Cayman is more engaging and "fun". Most would agree if they weren't biased based on the GT3's sound, presence, and price tag. A lot of people equate $ spent=fun, but that isn't always the case.

If we were at a twisty track, I would prefer the Cayman, but at a bigger track with straights, the GT3 comes into it's element.

MattUF

As a spyder owner, this thread makes me smile.

Yc911Kid

there is no vs here. they are hugely different in purpose/performance/price and make a perfect 2 p-car combo imo, but if you can only keep one, drive both & keep the one you like better which is all that matter

User 41221

Thanks for the various replies, guys... I haven’t seen anything close to a compelling reason to spend any more money to try and duplicate something that is already perfectly satisfying to me. We talked last night and agreed to stick with what we each already owned.

Dr.Bill

You both chose wisely.

w00tPORSCHE

Well done !

guab

I doubt I would enjoy the GT3 as much as the Spyder... unless I was tracking it. My $0.02. Depends on your use case I suppose. Market value will keep dropping on the GT3 -- they made way too many. Spyder will probably stay closer.

edit: just saw your reply. sorry about that =) I think you made the right move.

I'm honestly tempted though to do the 4.5L once my CPO warranty is over.